Ship Owners and Operators

AUSMEPA's key objectives include instilling an increased marine environmental consciousness and awareness in Australians and also seafarers visiting Australian ports as well as assisting the shipping industry in achieving environmental sustainability and in enhancing the industry's ‘clean and green' reputation among the community.

Seafarer Education

DVD Welcome to Australia Protecting the Marine Environment

AUSMEPA and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) produced an educational DVD which describes the importance of Australia's unique marine environment in particular the Great Barrier Reef.

The DVD also reminds ship masters and their crews of the international regulations under MARPOL with which they must comply. The DVD can be viewed in five languages; Chinese, English, Filipino, Greek and Spanish. The DVD received international recognition by a wide range of shipping interests including P & I Clubs.

A copy of the DVD is placed on every ship when it first arrives in Australia by its agent. Supplies of the DVD are available through Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) and in selected ports from the Apostleship of the Sea (Stella Maris Seafarer Centres).

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Marine Safety and Environmental Bulletin

Commencing in 2009 AUSMEPA will publish a marine safety and environmental information bulletin which will highlight lessons learnt from the investigations into maritime incidents carried out by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, AMSA's port State control ship inspection system and recent decisions by IMO's Maritime Safety Committee and Marine Environment Protection Committee.

Copies of the Bulletin will be available through the members of the Australian Shipowners Association (ASA) and Shipping Australia Ltd (SAL) as well as the Apostleship of the Sea Stella Maris Seafarer Centres.

Port Training Seminars for Seafarers

Commencing in 2009 it is hoped to introduce AUSMEPA port training seminars/ workshops on one day a month in selected Australian ports for seafarers and port workers. Subject matter will include dangerous goods in containers, ballast water management, safe cargo operations in tankers and the impact of marine parks and marine protected areas on ship operations. More information will be available in April/May 2009. One or two pilot training seminars will held before this is formally introduced.

Ausmepa Ship Membership Scheme

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